Software Engineer/Data Engineer

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Role highlights

• Great ongoing opportunity to build impactful tools for marine data and research
• Use your software and data engineering skills in a science-driven environment
• Join CSIRO’s collaborative team shaping the future of ocean data infrastructure!

About CSIRO

As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.

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The opportunity

CSIRO’s National Collections and Marine Infrastructure (NCMI) supports marine science through world-class infrastructure, data systems, and technical expertise. Within the Engineering and Technology Program, the Integrated Data Systems (IDS) Group plays a key role in enabling access to high-quality marine data for researchers and stakeholders across Australia.

The Information and Data Centre (IDC) team develops and maintains digital platforms that support the curation, publication, and reporting of marine research data. This includes data collected aboard the Marine National Facility research vessel, RV Investigator, as well as infrastructure and biological collections managed by NCMI. The team works closely with internal and external collaborators to deliver reliable, user-friendly tools that support scientific discovery and operational transparency.

As a Software Engineer joining this dynamic team, you will design, develop, and maintain web-based tools and data infrastructure systems that support the management and dissemination of marine research data. You’ll contribute to the uplift of existing platforms, support database components used for research and reporting on MNF activity, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure systems meet evolving scientific and operational needs.

If you're passionate about building robust software solutions that support real-world science, this is a fantastic opportunity to apply your technical skills in a meaningful and collaborative environment. Here at CSIRO, we provide a diverse and inclusive culture, support flexible working, and offer you excellent professional development opportunities to grow your skills & career!

Your high-level duties will include:

• Contributing to innovative products and services to increase the usability of MNF and other scientific data sets.
• Designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining data and information systems, services and web-based tools for the management and visualisation of a wide range of scientific data, adding value to the data collections.
• Using data and software engineering best-practices, such as version control, continuous integration, automated test suites and work item tracking software during daily activities.
• Liaising with key stakeholders within CSIRO and nationally. This includes working with data providers and recipients and other experts concerning technical aspects of data interoperability, collection, processing, metadata, publication, and archiving.

Role particulars

Location and office arrangements: Hobart, TAS

Salary: AU$96K – AU$109K per annum plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure & work schedule: Indefinite; Full-time (preferred) – part-time and flexible work arrangements may be considered based on needs of the role and individual circumstances.

Reference: 100961

To be considered you will need:

• Relevant bachelor’s degree, or equivalent relevant work experience, in Information Technology or a related scientific field.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to technological decision-making processes, process improvement, and software development tasks.
• Experience in applying software engineering best-practices, such as version control, continuous integration, automated testing, and work item tracking software.
• Demonstrated computing skills and experience in:
  • Refactoring existing systems and developing software using modern programming languages.
  • Understanding frameworks, libraries, and languages relevant to the development of data systems and web-based applications.
  • Design and development of RESTful APIs and web services.
  • Windows/Linux server administration and support.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and effectively deliver software and/or data management projects within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills including the ability to work within a cooperative team and to articulate technical concepts to a diverse range of clients.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description.

Not sure if you meet all the criteria?

While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don’t let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.

Setting you up for success

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please contact the Talent Acquisition Partner via email (see details in the Position Description) and let us know how we can support you.

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens, New Zealand Citizens, and Australian Permanent Residents.

Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO.

Inclusion and belonging

Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.

CSIRO holds Gold Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.

Child safety

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How to apply

Please apply online, and provide a CV and a detailed cover letter, responding to each of the selection criteria in detail, that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role. Please attach your selection criteria responses to your cover letter as one document.

Applications close

21 September 2025, 11:00pm AEST

We strongly encourage you to apply early as we will be reviewing applications as they come through. CSIRO reserves the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date if required.